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Blue Bombers sue over lost Aerosmith concert
: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are suing a concert promoter for last summer's cancelled show by rockers Aerosmith. more »; Related: Aerosmith's Tyler back in rehab; Related: Aerosmith's Winnipeg gig postponed, rest of tour continues

Austin fire deemed accidental: A fire that impacted four businesses in the small Manitoba town of Austin has been ruled accidental. more »
Man charged in assault on 'homeless hero': A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a violent attack that sent Winnipeg's so-called "homeless hero" to hospital on the weekend. more »

Winnipeg developer embroiled in lawsuits, court actions: A local landlord and property developer who received more than $1 million in grant money from the City of Winnipeg's downtown development arm is facing a series of lawsuits and court actions. more »
Woman robbed at knifepoint: Three people who initially came across as Good Samaritans allegedly robbed a woman whose car was stuck in snow. more »
Regina's love of slogan sours, ends: The City of Regina admitted Monday that after a long-term relationship, it's breaking up with its slogan and taking up with a younger one from Winnipeg. more »
Winnipeg fire hall plan gets 1st nod from city: A plan to build a new fire station in southeast Winnipeg, as well as rebuild several others in the city, was approved by a City Hall subcommittee on Monday. more »
U of M looking at deep spending cuts: No decisions have been made on which cuts would be implemented but opponents are already lining up to fight those measures. more »
Councillor concerned about police presence in suburbs: A Winnipeg city councillor says cruiser cars are pulled too often from suburban areas to deal with crime in the North End and downtown. more »
Thompson man charged for sexual assaults: A 45-year-old man from Thompson has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, RCMP said on Monday. more »

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Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review: The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams.
Another N.L. chopper crash inevitable: union: A union leader representing oil workers says another offshore chopper crash will happen in Newfoundland and Labrador — and he's calling for changes to improve workers' chances of survival when it does.
Alberta budget will ask all to 'give up a little': Alberta's finance minister says he won't be wearing a new pair of shoes in traditional fashion when the Alberta government releases its budget Tuesday afternoon. Spending cuts are expected.

Avalanches near Afghanistan capital kill over 60: Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 60 people, injured about 400 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.
Haiti man pulled from rubble: A 28-year-old man has been pulled from rubble in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, claiming to have been trapped there since the massive earthquake on Jan. 12.
Red tape delays Haitian relief volunteers: Quebec medical workers returning from a relief mission in Haiti are urging authorities to suspend rules they say are delaying help for the disaster-ridden country.

CT scan rules reduce radiation risk for kids: A team of researchers from pediatric institutions across Canada has developed a set of rules to help doctors decide whether a child with a minor head injury should receive a CT scan.
Heart strategy could save Canada billions: Canada could save about $5 billion a year in health-care costs by lowering the number of heart attacks and strokes among the country's population, according to a new report.
Italian doctor heightens interest in MS cause: The Italian doctor whose unconventional thinking on the cause of multiple sclerosis is visiting North America to drum up interest in testing the idea.

April Wine added to Canadian Hall of Fame: Rockers April Wine have earned a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee to play self on stage: An Australian man who was held in the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison for years — and released without ever being charged — is set to relive his experiences in a new play opening Tuesday night.
Blue Bombers sue over lost Aerosmith concert: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are suing a concert promoter for last summer's cancelled show by rockers Aerosmith.

Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station: Endeavour's astronauts have inspected their ship for any launch damage as they raced toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Beer may be good for bones: study: Moderate beer consumption may help fight osteoporosis, suggests a study by the University of California's department of food science and technology.
Astronaut Thirsk lauds space investment: Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk visited his old alma mater Monday to pick up the degree he was awarded while in orbit.

Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond: Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect at the world's largest automaker.
China maintains world lead in auto sales: Chinese consumers bought 1.32 million cars in January, solidifying the country's status as the world's largest auto market.
TSX resumes advance: The Toronto stock market has made gains on investors' hopes that European leaders will move to address worries about severe debt problems of Greece, Spain and Portugal.

Competition Bureau challenges real estate group: The Competition Bureau says the Canadian Real Estate Association limits consumer choice and forces people to pay for services they may not want in selling a house.
Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond: Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect at the world's largest automaker.
Vancouver car-rental customer warns of gouging: An Edmonton businessman is warning Olympic visitors to beware of getting gouged by car rental companies. Jim Galpin was recently presented with a $1,100 bill to repair a windshield chip on a Vancouver rental car, a cost he believes is grossly inflated.

Barker returns to coaching with Argonauts: Jim Barker on Tuesday was named head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, the same role he held with the Canadian Football League team in 1999.
Will Getzlaf miss the Olympics? Take 5: Anaheim Ducks star Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle and departed the rink on Monday on crutches and wearing a boot after the Ducks' 4-2 win at home against the Los Angeles Kings.
Senators set sights on Northeast lead: The Ottawa Senators may have a chance to take over top spot in the Northeast Division as they try to bounce back from their first loss in more than three weeks Tuesday against visiting Calgary at 7:30 p.m. ET.